Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
CDCAC9
RGB
205, 202, 201
HSL
15, 4%, 80%
HSB
15, 2%, 80%
CMYK
0, 1, 2, 20
LAB
82, 1, 1
LCH
82, 1, 43
OKLCH
0.84, 0.00, 39
XYZ
57, 59, 64
LUV
82, 2, 1
HWB
15, 79%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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